Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Roasted Broccoli
This dish features succulent salmon fillets glazed with a zesty lemon butter sauce, paired with crispy roasted potatoes and perfectly roasted broccoli. It’s a balanced meal that delivers incredible flavors and textures, ideal for family dinners or special occasions.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 medium saucepan
- 1 whisk
- 1 spatula
- 1 knife
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon about 6 ounces each
- 1 whole lemon zested and juiced
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- 1 pound baby potatoes halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 pound broccoli florets
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the lemon juice and zest, then remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on one side of the prepared baking sheet.
- On the opposite side of the baking sheet, place the broccoli florets. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast the potatoes and broccoli in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden and crispy and the broccoli is tender.
- During the last 5 minutes of cooking the vegetables, place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet with the broccoli (if there is room, or you can cook them separately in a different pan). Brush the salmon with the lemon butter sauce.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast the salmon for 5-7 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork and has reached an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Once cooked, remove everything from the oven. Plate the crispy potatoes, roasted broccoli, and salmon. Drizzle any remaining lemon butter sauce over the salmon and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, you can marinate the salmon in the lemon butter sauce for 30 minutes prior to cooking.
Feel free to substitute the broccoli with other vegetables like asparagus or green beans if desired.
Ensure that the potatoes are cut evenly for even cooking. If they are larger, consider cutting them into quarters rather than halves.
This dish pairs well with a side salad or crusty bread to soak up the delicious lemon butter sauce.